Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Mechanical Engineering, George Washington University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	5.3*
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	83%
High scores for this variable suggest that the program does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are more competitive in the marketplace.
Negotiating with specific organizations	17%*
Still seeking	0%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	28%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	14%*

Private sector	51%*
Government	8%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	84%*
Teaching	12%*
Management or administration	0%*
Professional services to individuals	4%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	85%*
Outside the United States	15%*

* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.

† Data are for all Aerospace Engineering degree recipients from George Washington University and may include graduates from more than one program.